1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Owner's Manual - Page 324

Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed below are inspections and servlces which should be performed at least twice a year (for instance, each spring and fall).You should let your GM retailer's service department or otherqualified service center do these jobs. Make sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. Proper proceduresto perform these services may be found in a GM service manual. See "Service and Owner Publications" in the Index. connections or other conditionswhch could cause a heat build-up in the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes into the vehicle. See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index. Radiator and Heater Hose Inspection Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they are cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes, fittings and clamps; replaceas needed. Throttle Linkage Inspection Inspect the throttle linkage for interference or binding, and for damaged or missing parts. Replace parts as needed. Replace any cables that have high effort or excessive wear.Do not lubricate accelerator and cruise control cables. Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged, loose or missing parts, signs of wear or lackof lubrication. Inspect the power steering lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing,etc. Clean and then inspect the drive axle boot seals for damage, tearsor leakage. Replace seals if necessary. Brake System Inspection Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition.Also inspect drum brake linings for wear and cracks. Inspect other brake parts, including drums, wheel cylinders, calipers, parking brake, etc. Th Exhaust System Inspection Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body near parking brake is self-adjusting and no manual the exhaust system.Look for broken, damaged, missing or adjustment is required. You may need to have your brakes inspected more often if your driving habits or out-of-position parts as well as open seams, holes, loose conditions resultin frequent braking. 7-41